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By far the most beloved cruise of Athens!

Elegant vessels, delicious food, live music, dancing, entertainment and a sea of happy faces from all over the world on a wonderful voyage to Greek islands.

Let ‘s sail together! You only need to bring your camera and your good mood!

Take a day cruise from Athens to the fabulous Greek islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina for a relaxing day on the sea. With all your transport, transfers and buffet lunch organized, you can sit back and enjoy your leisurely day cruise with free time on each island to explore. After transferring from Athens to the port by motor coach, you’ll set sail for the island of Poros, where you’ll have free time for strolling and shopping .

      

Next, it’s on to the island of Hydra. You will have plenty of time at leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra island, whose amphitheater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history.

Upon arrival in Egina (Aegina) you can either join an excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (cost not included) or take a walk around the main town. Aegina is one of the Saronic islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf. The lovely island is only 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Athens, and is a popular getaway for Athenians during the summer months.

After sailing back to the port you’ll be transferred to Athens.

Highlights

  • Poros island
  • Hydra island
  • Aegina island
  • Optional tours in Aegina (Panoramic island tour – Temple of Apfaia)
  • Greek dance show and music on board

Inclusions:

  • Buffet – Lunch on board
  • Greek dance show and music
  • All taxes

Exclusions:

  • Guide
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Cost of optional tours in Aegina
  • Gratuities (optional)

VIP – First Class

Cruise the Saronic Gulf in elegant style

Athens Day Cruise’ luxury VIP cruise from Athens is the ultimate travel experience for distinguished passengers who appreciate privacy and exclusivity. Our luxury VIP travel is in a class of its own with exclusive advantages and a more affordable cruise package, with more value for privileged VIP services. Our philosophy, in two words, is ‘Unforgettable Hospitality’ and you can expect a five-star, journey of the senses on your one day cruise from Athens (Hydra, Poros, Aegina).

VIP includes lunch buffet served in the separate VIP lounge, finger food first class, welcome drink (alcohol not included), Greek ouzo & meze, transfer from & to your hotel, fast lane embarkation, selection of tour: Hydra Walking Tour or Aegina Panoramic Tour & a private tour on the bridge by the captain.
When cruising on Cosmos, one of the fastest cruise yachts, our distinguished passengers will experience the utmost in comfort for luxury travel on your adventure cruise to cosmopolitan Hydra, cinematic Poros and Aegina, the first capital of modern Greece. With a new specially designed VIP area, Cosmos promises our passengers a new standard of comfort, entertainment and luxury on the Athens one day cruise to the Saronic Islands.

 Lounging & Catering

We welcome guests on board with a cool drink and delicious food, such as various types of delicious appetizers as a festive start to your adventure cruise to three spectacular island destinations, Hydra, Poros and Aegina.
Lounge comfortably on our sunny decks with a glass of fine wine (optional) and enjoy the Aegean atmosphere. Inside our executive VIP lounge, you will relax in the aesthetic atmosphere of a modern lounge with spacious, comfortable seating and all conveniences at your fingertips.

Additional Info:

  • Please choose the option ‘transfer‘ if you wish to add in your booking Athens hotel pick up/drop off service.
  • If you don’t wish to add transfer service the One day cruise departs from Trokadero port at 08:00.
  • The order in which we shall visit the islands is either Poros – Hydra – Aegina or Aegina – Poros – Hydra which does not change the duration of stay on any of the islands.
  • Choosing the option to upgrade your booking to A class lounge you will enjoy high quality services and many other comforts as well as port transfers.

Hydra

A favorite of the international Jet-set Hydra is the beloved muse of painters, craftsmen and photographers. Its unique architecture, crystal clear waters, splendid craft & jewel shops, folk art and the island’s traditional means of transport  the donkey, make it one of the last examples of living Mediterranean history.

The port of Hydra, whose amphitheatre shape once served as a safe shelter for Pirates, welcomes you. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special architecture and dramatic landscapes of the island, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently witness to a long and turbulent history.

As soon as you disembark, it ‘s all there the small narrow stone-paved streets waiting to be explored on foot or by the island traditional vehicle  the saddled donkey captivating walks along the old seaside promenade, crystal clear waters, radiant traditional fine craft shops, the beauty of Hydra will conquer you forever!

 

   

 

Poros

Poros Town rests in a narrow strait between Poros Island and the Peloponnese, quietly nestled in the embrace of deep green pine forests and mildly scented lemon groves. A climb to the town’s magnificent bell tower offers an unforgettable view.

 

 

Aegina

Aegina, is known for its rich history, inspiring pistachio grove landscapes, Aegina Port’s lively fish market and colorful floating fruit and vegetable marketplace as well as picturesque seaside villages such as St. Marina with its taverns, traditional shops and beautiful golden beaches. During our call at one of the ports you may choose to visit the majestic 5th century BC temple of the Goddess Aphaia which is regarded as the best preserved ancient temple of Greece offering a magnificent view of the whole Saronic Gulf. Another possibility is a visit to the church of St. Nectarios known for its impressive Byzantine architecture and silver-carved tomb of the Saint.

      

You will return to Athens with a palette of wonderful impressions that you will cherish forever.

Languages

  • Greek
  • English
  • Francaise
  • Spanish
  • Russian

Inclusions

  • Buffet Lunch
  • Greek dance music show
  • Taxes and fees

Exclusions

  • Guide
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Cost of optional tours in Aegina
  • Gratuities (optional)

Excursions

AEGINA PANORAMIC TOUR

Crossing the Northern part by bus, the most beautiful part of Aegina with its crystal
blue water and its traditional houses! Discovering the hidden jewels of the island,
with fantastic views and amazing colors as well as big plantations of pistachio trees.
Six stops at the most significant sightseeing of the island (listed below) without getting of the bus (photo stops), a twenty-minute stop at the Monastery of St. Nektarios, followed by a stop at a traditional Greek “taverna” for our passengers to try local delicacies. During the excursion, the host/ess is giving all the information needed upon pistachio nuts, the island’s history and many fun facts.
1st stop: Ancient city of Aegina- Archaeological site of Kolona.
2nd stop: “The mother of Aegina” statue by Christos Kapralos, one of the most important Greek sculptors.
3rd stop: The house of Nikos Kazantzakis, famous writer of “Alexis Zorbas” (the movie of Michalis Kakogianniswith Antony Queen and Irene Papas – Zorba the Greek).
4th stop: Souvala.
5thstop: Panoramic View.
6th stop: View of small chapels up in the hill of the medieval capital of the island, famous Palaiochora.
7thstop:Monastery of Saint Nektarios.
8thstop: Greek Traditional Restaurant, where our visitors get to try “ouzo”, Greece’s national aperitif alongside with some of the most popular Greek food specialties “meze”, mainly based on seafood.
Tour: 1h 30min.
Bus transportation, guided tour and tasting at the Greek restaurant included in the price.

 

AEGINA Temple of Aphaia and Monastery of St. Nektarios

Crossing the island by bus and while the experienced guides provides all the relevant information about the island of Aegina, history and pistachio wise, the passenger anticipates visiting the famous ancient temple of Aphaia alongside with the monastery of St. Nektarios.

First stop, the archaeological sanctuary of Aphaia, which is one of the most impressive buildings of the post-archaic period. The temple dominates the area and it was founded by the Aegineans to commemorate the Minoan deity Aphaia, daughter of Zeus and Carme. The temple is of a Doric rhythm, one of the best-preserved temples in Greece. It is considered by many the model which the architects of Parthenon had in their minds. Moreover, it is said that together with the temple of Parthenon in Acropolis, Athens and the temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio, are forming a sacred isosceles triangle, one of the greatest mysteries of the Greek antiquity.

Licensed guide gives a detailed tour inside the archaeological area and the stop lasts half an hour.

Second and final stop, the Monastery of St. Nektarios. The Monastery of Saint Nektarios was built around 1904-1907 by St. Nektarios, the Bishop of Pentapolis. St. Nektarios lived in the monastery and died in 1920. In 1961 he was declared a Saint. The church’s architectural style is basilica with a dome, same with the one of Santa Sofia in Istanbul. The monastery is a convent for women and 14 nuns live in it. The memory of the Saint is celebrated on November 9th and once more on the 3rd of September.

A guide once more gives a tour and the duration of our stay is approximately half an hour.

Tour: 1h 50min

Bus transportation, guided tour and archaeological entrance fees included

 

HYDRA WALKING TOUR

As Hydra is the only greek island without cars, here we propose our unique Walking Tour. The island holds many “titles” such as cosmopolitan, historic, heroic, thus there is a great history to be explained by our host/ess. Some of the sightseeing included are:

  • Right after the disembarkation from the cruise ship a short briefing is taken place before the tour.
  • Oldest Navy School of Europe (dated by the 18th century in a neoclassical building)
  • The statue of captain “Miaouli” who represents the modern history of Hydra as well as the efforts and contribution to the victory of the Greeks against the Turks during the war of the independence of Greece in 1821.
  • The donkeys- Hydra’s main mean of transportation!
  • Oldest pastry shop of the island where hospitality and a treat of the famous sweets called “amygdalota” prepared with rose water, almonds and orange flowers, is enjoyed by the visitor.
  • Going down to the harbor we will see the hospital and the Town Hall.
  • The monastery dedicated to the Assumption of Virgin Mary and its miraculous icon. It was built in the 16th century and the decoration in its interior is very rich because of donations by rich captains and admirals that leaved all their wealth in the monastery.
  • The Ecclesiastical and Byzantine museum of the monastery admiring icons and ecclesiastical items of the 17 – 18 – 19th centuries’, is a very important part of the tour.

Tour: 1h 10min

Guided tour, pastry tasting and entrance to the Cathedral’s museum included.

 

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